Bastix Baclofen 25 mg - 50 Tablets

Product Overview:

• Bastix (Baclofen) 50 Tablets is a centrally-acting muscle relaxant that works as a GABA-B agonist at presynaptic and postsynaptic receptors in the spinal cord, reducing muscle spasm and spasticity.

Key Features:

• Baclofen is used in adults and children at least 4 years old to treat certain types of spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness) and muscle pain in people with multiple sclerosis or a spinal cord injury or other spinal cord diseases.
• Baclofen relieves pain and improves muscle movement.

How it Works?

• Baclofen belongs to a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord.

Benefits:

• Used to treat muscle spasms and stiffness caused by conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
• Relaxes muscles by acting on the nerves in the spinal cord to reduce spasticity.

Directions for Use:

• Start with 1 tablet once daily, may increase gradually as prescribed. Take with or without food.

Active Ingredient:

• Baclofen 25 mg

Side Effects:

• Common: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness. Tell your doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Using baclofen may increase your risk of developing an ovarian cyst. Talk with your doctor about your own risk.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. If you take baclofen while pregnant or breastfeeding, withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, stiff muscles, or seizure may occur in the baby.

Caution & Warnings:

• Use caution when taking baclofen at a time when you need muscle tone for safe balance and movement during certain activities. Baclofen may make you drowsy. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Stopping suddenly can cause severe withdrawal symptoms, including hallucinations, seizures, high fever, confusion, severe muscle stiffness, multiple organ-system failure, and death.
• Ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking baclofen. Alcohol can make the side effects from baclofen worse.

Storage:

• Store at room temperature (20°C to 25°C). Keep away from moisture.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include increasing drowsiness, dizziness, sleepiness, trouble focusing on objects, shallow breathing, seizure, or muscle weakness leading to loss of consciousness.
• Q. What should I avoid while taking baclofen?
• A. Avoid drinking alcohol. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how baclofen will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.